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Reading for Writing:
Write about what makes a great scientist
UNIT 1 SCIENCE AND SCIENTIST
A WORLD OF PURE THOUGHT
THE FATHER OF CHINA’S AEROSPACE
Using language
Write about what makes a great scientist
Lead in
Do you know him?
Qian Xuesen
The Father of Missiles & Aerospace
The King of the Rocket
Be Awarded with the Medal of Two Bombs and One Satellite
Lead in
Do you know him?
Stephen Hawking
Big bang theory
A Brief History of Time
THE FATHER OF CHINA’S AEROSPACE
1. Listen for the text type and the structure
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
1 Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest.
2 Qian's strong interest in art has a positive impact on a scientist's development.
2. T or F
3. Why was Qian called “ the father of China’s aerospace”?
Activity 1 : Read for the text type and the structure
Biography
传记
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Para 1
Para 2-5
Para 6
Para 7
Introduction/Status
Personal experience
Personality
Death
1 Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest.
2 Qian's strong interest in art has a positive impact on a scientist's development.
Read the sentences ( T or F )
F
T
Why was Qian called “ the father of China’s aerospace”?
Much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets was based on his research.
Para 6-7
What kind of people is Qian Xuesen?
determined
outstanding
creative
strong interest in other things
deep appreciation for art
patriotic
Any supportive examples?
knowledgeable
What kind of person is Qian Xuesen?
Personality
/ qualities Supportive examples
① patriotic
② knowledgeable
③ determined
④ outstanding and creative
2. switched his major to aviation
3. became a pioneer in American jet and rocket technology
3. conduct important research into rocket propulsion
3. founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4. in charge of not only developing China’s rocket science but also
its space and missile programme